# Instagram auto reply for requested links Send the link someone asked for, without copying it into every conversation. Crowdbird turns keyword comments into Instagram DMs, with an optional public reply. ## One keyword is all it takes Set one or more keywords. Upper and lower case don't matter, and neither do small typos. The automation applies to one specific post, to all posts or to the next one you publish. - For your Instagram account - Keywords that tolerate typos - For one post, all posts or the next one ## Reply in public, write in private A public reply appears under the comment, and your message with a link button goes to their DMs. You can set up to three versions of each, so it doesn't always sound the same. - Public reply in up to three versions - DM in up to three versions, with a link button - On Instagram, optionally follow first, then the link ## All comments and DMs in one place Read and reply to Instagram comments and DMs in your inbox. Instagram’s 24-hour messaging window applies to DM replies. - Mark comments as done - Reply straight from Crowdbird - Collect email addresses by DM ## How it works ### Create an automation Pick a post or “all posts” and set a keyword. ### Write your replies Public reply and DM, up to three versions each, plus a link button. ### Switch it on From now on, everyone who comments the keyword gets your message. ## Goes well with ### [Instagram scheduler](https://crowdbird.ai/en/instagram/scheduler) Prepare and schedule your Instagram content. ### [Instagram link in bio](https://crowdbird.ai/en/instagram/link-in-bio) One page for the links in your Instagram profile. ### [Instagram analytics](https://crowdbird.ai/en/instagram/analytics) Review the results of your Instagram posts. ## Start with a request you can fulfill An Instagram auto reply works best when the comment expresses a specific request. For Ceramico Studio (@ceramico.studio), that might be a care guide for handmade mugs, not a vague invitation to comment for a surprise. Write the destination and message first, then choose the keyword that connects them. Crowdbird needs a professional Instagram account, either business or creator, for automation. Connect through Instagram's official login. Crowdbird never asks for or stores your platform password. The automation runs through the platform's official interfaces, with Instagram's messaging rules still applying. ## Build a clear keyword-to-link flow Before you launch, check these details: 1. **Choose one purpose.** Decide whether the DM should deliver a care guide, product page, or workshop information. Open the destination yourself and check that it contains what your post promises. 2. **Pick a recognizable keyword.** For a mug-care post, CARE is easier to explain than a generic word such as YES. Put the instruction beside the offer: Comment CARE for our mug care guide. 3. **Write the private message.** Name the resource, add the link button, and keep unrelated promotions out of this first response. A useful button label is Read the care guide. 4. **Decide whether to reply publicly.** Use the public response to acknowledge the request, not to publish private details. Crowdbird supports up to three variants each for public replies and DMs. 5. **Review the complete exchange.** Read the caption, public reply, DM, and destination together. Check that every part describes the same resource before using the automation. If you prepare the post in the [Instagram scheduler](https://crowdbird.ai/en/instagram/scheduler), keep the keyword instruction in the final caption. A caption rewrite should not accidentally remove the instruction people need. ## Message drafts for Ceramico Studio For the public reply, Ceramico Studio could use these three variants. Each acknowledges the request without making a claim about results: - Your mug care guide is on its way by DM. - I've sent the care guide in a message. Thanks for asking. - Check your DMs for the mug care link. The private message can be just as direct: Thanks for asking about caring for your handmade mug. Use the button below to open Ceramico Studio's care guide. Pair it with the button label Read the care guide. For a post covering several resources, a [link-in-bio page](https://crowdbird.ai/en/instagram/link-in-bio) can gather the destinations. Put the promised guide near the top so the visitor does not have to hunt for it. ## Make extra requests explicit Instagram DM automation can collect email addresses, but explain what you intend to send before requesting one. For a workshop announcement, a suitable draft is: Would you like workshop updates by email? If so, share the address you'd like us to use. The Instagram follow gate can ask someone to follow before receiving the link. Mention that condition in the post instead of revealing it after someone comments. Avoid misleading promises, unrelated messages, or repeated promotional nudges that turn a requested resource into spam. ## Keep room for a human response Use the inbox to review Instagram comments and DMs, and mark comments as done when you have handled them. A keyword flow can deliver a guide, but a question about a damaged mug needs your attention. Instagram's standard 24-hour messaging window applies to DM replies. Contact retention matters when you collect addresses: automation contacts are deleted after 12 months without activity, or 30 days after the account is disconnected or the automation is deleted. Read the [data transparency details](https://crowdbird.ai/en/transparency) before planning how you'll handle collected contacts. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can you set an automatic reply on Instagram? Yes, Crowdbird can send a DM when someone leaves an Instagram comment containing your chosen keyword. You need a professional Instagram account, either business or creator. You can include a link button and an optional public response. This is a comment-triggered flow, not a general answer to every incoming message. ### How do I set up auto replies to incoming Instagram DMs? Crowdbird does not offer an automatic reply to every incoming Instagram DM. To set up its comment-triggered replies, connect your professional account, choose a keyword, write the outgoing message, and add a link button. Ask people to use that keyword in a comment to request the message. Use the inbox to handle questions that need a personal response. ### How do I set up automatic replies to Instagram comments? Connect your professional Instagram account, choose a comment keyword, and write the DM you want to send. Add a link button and, if useful, a public reply. Make the keyword instruction clear in your post caption, then review the destination and message wording before putting the automation to work. ### Can I set up an Instagram auto DM for new followers? Crowdbird's Instagram automation starts with a keyword comment, not a new follow. A follow gate is available within that comment-to-DM flow if you want to ask someone to follow before receiving the link. Keep that requirement visible in your post so people understand what they need to do. ### Does Crowdbird use Instagram's official interfaces? Yes, Crowdbird runs Instagram automation through the platform's official interfaces. You connect through Instagram's own login rather than handing Crowdbird your Instagram password. DM replies remain subject to Instagram's standard 24-hour messaging window. Keep messages relevant to the request, and don't use the flow to send unrelated promotions. ### Can an Instagram auto reply collect email addresses? Yes, Crowdbird can collect email addresses through DMs. Explain what the address will be used for before asking someone to share it, such as sending a workshop announcement. Keep the request specific, and avoid presenting an email signup as necessary for a link unless that condition was clear in your post. ### What happens to contacts collected through DM automation? Contacts collected by automations are deleted 30 days after you disconnect the account or delete the automation, and after 12 months without activity. Owners and admins can also export workspace data. If you plan to collect email addresses, decide what you need to keep and explain the intended use before collecting them.